Service & transaction fees: Variable capital companies (VCCs)

Check the fees for key VCC eServices, including setup fees and annual filing fees.

Last updated 29 January 2026

This guide shows fees for key VCC eServices with ACRA.

Registering a VCC

You need to reserve a VCC name before you register a VCC.

Setup cost for VCCs

eService	Fee
Apply for a VCC name	$15
Register a VCC	$8,000
Apply for transfer of registration (re-domicile)	$9,000 + $400 per sub-fund
Extension of time for submission of de-registration document for transfer of registration	$200
Register sub-funds	$400

Fees related to annual filings

eService	Fee
Filing of annual return	$1,600
Extension of time for annual return	$200
Extension of time for annual general meeting	$200
Apply for exemptions from accounting standards compliance	$200
Apply for relief from requirements for: Financial statements Directors' statement	$200

Fees related to company changes

eService	Fee
General lodgement	Free
Change in VCC information	Depends on the change: Change VCC or sub-fund name: $15 Change other types of VCC information: Free
File notice of error (NOE) for VCC or sub-fund via General Lodgement	Clerical, typographical or other errors: $60 Notifying revision of financial statements: $200
Registration of Charge by VCC or sub-fund	$60
Direction to VCC to change its name under section 21(6) (opens in new tab)	$200

You can buy VCC information through the VCC iShop. Check the cost of VCC information products.

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